Trunk comparison: Peugeot 5008 vs Skoda Karoq

Key Differences (highlighted: >10%)

The Peugeot 5008 offers 12.6 in (21%) longer cargo space with folded seats than the Skoda Karoq and 11.4 in (38%) longer cargo space with the first row of seats upright. This means: for long items, the 5008 clearly wins.

The Skoda Karoq, on the other hand, has 16.5 in (124%) longer cargo space with all seats upright than the Peugeot 5008. Additionally, the trunk opening of the Karoq is 4.7 in (15%) higher and the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 5.5 in (1400%) greater.

This results in significantly more vertical and spatial capacity with a fully occupied vehicle.

The width of the cargo area at its narrowest point is 5.5 in (14%) larger in the Peugeot, which makes loading wider items easier.

Small differences, not highlighted: The loading edge of the Peugeot is only 0.4 in higher than that of the Karoq, and the width of the trunk opening is 3.5 in (9%) larger in the Peugeot — both under 10% and thus hardly relevant for usability.

Implications for Usability

- Long items and long loads: The Peugeot 5008 is the better choice when frequently transporting long objects (e.g., furniture parts, long pipes, skis with folded rear seats or with the first row moved forward). The significantly longer cargo space makes this possible without removing seats.

- Volume with full occupancy and tall cargo: The Skoda Karoq scores when all seats are used or when bulky/taller items need to be loaded. The significantly greater depth and higher trunk opening offer more capacity and better vertical clearance — practical for stacked crates, tall boxes, or plants.

- Wide loads: For wide items, the Peugeot is advantageous because the narrowest point of the cargo area is wider. Wide, flat items can be maneuvered in and out more easily.

- Loading comfort: The higher trunk opening and greater depth of the Karoq make it easier to accommodate tall or bulky items but can make it harder to lift heavy parts comfortably (deeper floor pan). The marginally higher loading edge of the Peugeot (+0.4 in) is practically unnoticeable.

Practical Conclusion

In short: For regular transport of long or wide loads, the Peugeot 5008 is better suited. For more volume with full occupancy, for tall or very bulky cargo, and easier vertical access, the Skoda Karoq is the more practical choice.